Letter from the Director

Dear Friends,

Spring has sprung at The Brookfield Library! Our April calendar is full of exciting and enriching events to get you thinking, creating, relaxing and learning.

Nature enthusiasts might enjoy attending our Mountain Lion program on April 11, or learning about Invasive Trees and Plants in Brookfield on April 18.  We're also hosting a "Batty for Bats" program led by librarian, bat enthusiast and rehabilitator Maureen Heidtmann on April 29.

We're looking forward to an interesting and informative presentation on April 6 offered by Jeremy Klein Farrell entitled, "Paths to Autistic Empowerment." As an autistic individual, Jeremy has unique insight into how autistic empowerment is cultivated. Jeremy's discussion will focus on open communication and self-advocacy and ways to help autistic individuals make the most of their path to success. This program is recommended for adults with autism, or anyone looking for ways to support autistic children, teens or adults in their lives.

We are excited to announce that, due to popular demand, our Children's Department will be adding a second session of our "Shake, Rattle and Read!" storytime for babies and toddlers (ages 6–24 months) on Fridays at 11:00 am starting April 21. Please see our events calendar to register.

Lastly, we'll be celebrating National Library Week April 23–29. This is a time to honor our nation's libraries, library workers' contributions and promote library use and support. Please take a moment to thank your favorite library staff member in person, by email or on our social media, and consider making a donation to The Friends of The Brookfield Library or The Brookfield Library Foundation. We are grateful for the support of both organizations who help us fulfill our mission to the community everyday.

Happy Spring!

Debbie Brooks
Acting Director

SPECIAL EVENTS

Mountain Lions

Puma Concolor in the Urban-Wildlands Interface of Southern New England

Presented by Bill Betty

Tuesday, April 11, 6:00–7:00 pm

In the Community Room

Registration Required

This exciting program will cover cougar biology and behavior that includes first-hand accounts and tips and techniques to use when encountering a mountain lion in the wild . . . or your backyard!

Invasive Plants and Trees in Brookfield

Presented by Tamara McMahon-Schriefer

Tuesday, April 18, 6:00–7:00 pm

In the Community Room and on Zoom

Registration Required

Save our native plants and trees from aggressive invasive species.

Brought to you by the Brookfield Conservation Commission and the Brookfield Education Foundation.

A three-part series on invasive plants and trees in Connecticut and Brookfield overtaking our parks, open spaces and conservation land. The first part in the series will involve how to identify many invasive species in your yard, where to find them, what they look like, and what to do if you have them. Hands-on samples and flyers will accompany a slideshow presentation by Master Gardener and town resident Tamara McMahon-Schriefer.

This program will be in the Community Room with a Zoom option.

Celebrate National Library Week!

Movie Matinee: Desk Set

Friday, April 28, 2:00–4:00 pm 

In the Community Room

Registration Encouraged

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